Sam Bennett has won the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bennett was a force for the Panthers all postseason, and his 15 postseason goals led the league.

Panthers’ Sam Bennett was honored as the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs, winning the first Conn Smythe Trophy in Panthers history.

Sam Bennett was voted most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Florida Panthers' 5-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Final, the center joyfully accepting the trophy from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman following Florida's second consecutive championship. Bennett led the postseason with 15 goals in 23 games.